Bears agree to deal with Sutton, finish draft pick signings

The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms on a four-year deal with defensive tackle Will Sutton, the eighth and final player in the team’s 2014 draft class to reach a contract agreement.

Sutton was the team’s third round pick last weekend, selected 82ndoverall in the NFL draft.

A two-time Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, Sutton had 37 tackles for loss and 17 sacks over his final two seasons at Arizona State. The Bears believe his pass-rushing skills give him a chance to develop into a significant contributor on the defensive line.

After being drafted, Sutton said he felt like he would be a good fit as a three-technique tackle in the Bears’ defense.

“I’m not really the big, physical type of d-lineman like the people that want to play that nose position,” he said. “But I am a physical guy. My strength is that pass rush, getting that one-on-one pass rush and penetrating on the run.”

The Bears certainly made quick work of the contract business with their 2014 draft class, reaching agreements with all eight picks this week.

All eight members of the draft class, which also includes cornerback Kyle Fuller, defensive tackle Ego Ferguson, running back Ka’Deem Carey, safety Brock Vereen, quarterback David Fales, punter Pat O’Donnell and offensive tackle Charles Leno, Jr., are expected to be in attendance at the Bears’ three-day rookie camp, which begins Friday morning at Halas Hall.